What is the cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which takes 15h 9m and costs £30 - £130.

How far is it from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lerwick and Edinburgh is 318 miles.

How do I travel from Lerwick to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 9m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2484+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Lerwick to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LSI - EDI
3h 56m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
15h 9m
£33–123
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LSI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 49m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry StreetM92
15h 47m
£42–69
Ferry, bus via George Street
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
16h 22m

Lerwick to Edinburgh by ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

15h 9mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Aberdeen and Aberdeen in around 15h 9m.

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